To promote and foster the development of science, engineering and technology.

To provide a forum for the inter-change of ideas among scientists, engineers and technologists.

To promote national awareness, understanding and appreciation of the role of science, engineering and technology in human progress.

To promote creativity among scientists, engineers and technologists.

To promote national self-reliance in the fields of science, engineering and technology.

To act as a forum for maintaining awareness on the part of the Government about the significance of the role of science, engineering and technology in the development process of the nation and for bringing national development needs to the attention of scientists, engineers and technologists.